25th Infantry Division, at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. He served in non-combat overseas tours in Okinawa, Japan and South Korea, and was then assigned Troop C, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment ...

According to Birdwell’s Medal of Honor citation, Birdwell distinguished himself with acts above the call of duty while serving with the 25th Infantry Division in the Republic of Vietnam on ...

Prior to that, a number of Black service personnel laid the groundwork with a succession of "firsts" in battle, including many Medals of Honor ... 27th Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, when ...